Natural Dyeing with Indigo by A Verb for Keeping Warm

Intermediate | 24 min 4 sec

Introduction
Overview01:20
Materials01:43

Indigo Dyeing
Making an indigo "mother"04:12
Creating a resist design03:33
Dyeing process13:16

Taught by A Verb for Keeping Warm

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Indigo blue is like no other blue. With natural dyeing expert, Kristine Vejar, learn how to create an indigo vat in your kitchen or backyard. Using a plain cotton bandana, Kristine shows you how to create several resist designs using clothespins and simple folding techniques. You'll learn how to create an Indigo “Mother” and vat in order to create limitless beautiful and unique indigo-dyed textiles.

Here’s what you’ll need:

Apron
Dye journal
Tongs
White spoon
Small whisk
Measuring spoons
Timer
Clothespins
3 T Indigo extract
1 T lye
1 T sodium hydrosulfite
pH strips
Liquid measuring cup
Eye protection
Rubber gloves
Cotton bandana
1 quart-size glass Mason jar
10-gallon bucket
Smaller bucket
Dropcloth
Drying rack

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Learn how to:

Create an indigo mother
Set up an indigo vat
Troubleshoot the PH of the vat and sustain it for dyeing
Prepare fabric for dyeing
Create a variety of resist patterns
Dye cotton fabric
Wash and care for your indigo dyed item

What You'll Get:

Detailed lesson on how to create an Indigo "Mother" and how to create several resist designs with Indigo dyes
1 HD video lesson you can access online anytime, anywhere
Detailed supplies list
Step-by-step expert instruction from Kristine Vejar of A Verb for Keeping Warm
The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students